How to control employees' Internet use

Friday, 28 October 2005, 5:43 AM EST

Left uncontrolled, employees with unrestricted Internet access will waste time and open the network to viruses, spyware and other security problems. But you can't simply unplug from the world. Here's a guide to setting appropriate use policies, selecting and deploying security technology, and navigating ethical and legal concerns.

Spotlight

Microsoft Edge, the new browser in Windows 10, represents a significant increase in the security over Internet Explorer. However, there are also new potential threat vectors that arenít present in older versions.

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